This week (commencing 6th February 2012) is the fifth National Apprenticeship Week to raise the profile of apprenticeships amongst employers, employees, teachers, parents and the media. (read more)

An additional bank holiday has been announced in 2012 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee on Tuesday, 5th June. The traditional May bank holiday at the end of May is being moved to Monday, 4th June. Buckingham Palace is arranging a programme of celebrations which will take place over this extended bank holiday weekend.

Here are ten top tips to consider when deciding whether or not to give this additional day to your staff – (read more)

Everyone is working together to make the Olympic and Paralympic Games a great success, but there are some real issues employers need to start thinking about now. Acas have helpfully provided the following guidance and questions and answers:
Your employees will fall largely into two groups: (read more)

The Government have confirmed that employees who start work before 6th April, 2012 will continue to be able to claim unfair dismissal after one year’s service. The new two-year qualifying period introduced as part of the Government’s employment law review last October will only apply to employees who start their employment on or after 6th April, 2012. (read more)

Several consultations were launched during 2011, the outcomes of which may affect legislation in 2012 and beyond.

These included: (read more)

Q: Please can you explain exactly what a compromise agreement is? (read more)